about-basse-normandy

There is 600 km of coastline which varies from long sandy beaches, Pebbled Coves to Dramatic Cliffs.
Around the cape la Hague pennisular are some of the strongest tidal flows in the world. and between the port of Grandville and the channel island of Jersey are a cluster of low lying but picturesque islands. The famous island of Mont St Michel is just off the coast in the corner that adjoins Brittany, here again the tidal streams are so fierce that it is said to outrun a horse.The sea food in this region is some of the finest in France.
On the other side of the cherberg Penisular the charming seaside village of Honfleur can be found. Its picturesque port is a favorite with visiting yachtsmen and there are some great waterside resteraunts. The D-Day landing beach of Juno where the Canadians landed is a tourest attraction.

The Large Sea Port of Cherbourg has one of the largest hourbours on the french north coast, its has a large naval base, a ferry port and large marina. Around the inner harbour are some excellant harbourside bars cafes and resteraunts. The stricking granite built properties give the town a solid robust feel and one can easily see why Nepoleon use Cherbourg as his fortress against the English.

Inland there are magnificent forests,relaxed agricultural land with flowing streams and apple orchards. The famous Calvados brandy is one of the major exports and the Camembert cheese was first produced in the village of the same name in the department of Orne.
The town of Bayer is one of the most visited towns inthe area due to the Tapesty which celebrates the Normand conquest of Britain in 1066 by William the Conquerer.